'Conspiring' definitions:

Definition of 'Conspiring'

From: GCIDE
  • Conspire \Con*spire"\ (k[o^]n*sp[imac]r"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Conspired (k[o^]n*sp[imac]rd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Conspiring.] [F. conspirer, L. conspirare to blow together, harmonize, agree, plot; con- + spirare to breathe, blow. See Spirit.]
  • 1. To make an agreement, esp. a secret agreement, to do some act, as to commit treason or a crime, or to do some unlawful deed; to plot together. [1913 Webster]
  • They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him. --Gen. xxxvii. 18. [1913 Webster]
  • You have conspired against our royal person, Joined with an enemy proclaimed. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To concur to one end; to agree. [1913 Webster]
  • The press, the pulpit, and the stage Conspire to censure and expose our age. --Roscommon.
  • Syn: To unite; concur; complot; confederate; league. [1913 Webster]

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